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15 UK universities could set up campus in Indian cities in 3 years

British Council's India Education Director says UK colleges looking to offer diverse courses in centres such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru

Foreign investment in Indian corporate bonds hits 10-year high in May

May sees Rs 20,996 crore in foreign corporate bond investments, led by SP Group's $3.35 billion issue; RBI's relaxed norms add to momentum

Benchmarks extend losses for third session in a row; Sensex down 636.24 pts

On Tuesday, FPIs were net sellers to the tune of ₹2,854 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth ₹5,908 crore

Net FDI into India falls to $0.4 bn in FY25 amid repatriation surge

Net FDI fell sharply due to higher repatriation and outward investments even as gross inflows rose 13.7% to $81 bn with 60% of flows going to four key sectors

Volatility, foreign inflows revive activity in India's derivatives market

The average daily notional turnover for futures and options climbed to ₹229 trillion ($2.7 trillion) in April on the National Stock Exchange, according to data on the bourse's website

India may allow up to 49% foreign investment in nuclear power plants

As the country seeks to shift away from coal, it is seeking to supplement wind and solar with atomic energy to meet high night-time energy demand

FM Sitharaman meets business leaders in San Francisco, discusses investment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met several senior executives and business leaders in San Francisco and discussed bilateral areas of cooperation in sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence, energy and digital infrastructure as well as opportunities to enhance investment collaboration between India and the US. Sitharaman arrived in San Francisco Sunday as she began her 11-day trip to the US and Peru with an interaction with the Indian diaspora in the Californian city. On Monday, she held several meetings with business leaders and corporate executives. The minister met Silicon Valley venture capital firm a16z General Partner Anjney Midha and technology company VMware Chief Executive Officer Raghu Raghuram in San Francisco. She discussed the remarkable transformation in technology space driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and suggested that a16z and VMware "may like to explore collaboration across sectors" within the domain of AI including in education,

FM Sitharaman invites Austrian firms to invest in emerging sectors in India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged Austrian companies to invest in India as it offers many opportunities in new and emerging sectors. Addressing the India-Austria business roundtable in the capital city Vienna, she said Austrian companies should harness many opportunities that India offers as the country has made tremendous progress as a result of the government's efforts in accelerating economic growth and equity as well as reforms to ensure the ease of doing business. "I also highlighted emerging opportunities in new and emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, electric vehicles, digital public infrastructure and innovation. India is an excellent gateway to Asia and the global south," she said. Overall, she said, the prospects for a stronger India-Austria, economic and commercial partnership are very bright. Stressing that India has the manufacturing base and scale, she said, several Austrian companies have set up capability centres in India to leverage the ...

Govt clarifies rules on issuing bonus shares to existing foreign investors

The government has clarified that an Indian company engaged in a sector where FDI is prohibited can issue bonus shares to its pre-existing foreign shareholders, provided there is no change in the shareholding pattern. The issuance of bonus shares must comply with the applicable rules, laws, regulations and guidelines, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said. "An Indian company engaged in a sector/activity prohibited for FDI (foreign direct investment) is permitted to issue bonus shares to its pre-existing non-resident shareholders provided that the shareholding pattern of the non-resident shareholder does not change pursuant to the issuance of bonus shares," according to the DPIIT's clarification which is inserted in the FDI policy. It added that this clarification is with regard to the permissibility of issuance of bonus shares to existing foreign shareholders by Indian companies engaged in sectors prohibited for FDI. FDI in the country is allowed

RBI to raise foreign individual investment cap in listed firms to 10%

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), pressured by poor earnings, high valuations and prospects of US tariffs, have pulled more than $28 billion out of Indian stocks

Why India's high taxes are proving to be a buzz-kill for global investors

While global funds marked their first weekly purchase of local stocks in 2025 last week, they have been big sellers this year

Foreign selling in Indian stocks continues unabated in first half of March

FPIs have sold Indian shares worth $28 billion between October and March, which has triggered a 13 per cent fall in Nifty 50 from record high levels hit on September 27, 2024

India to be in our top three growth regions by 2028: Danfoss India prez

The Indian market is poised to be among the top three growth regions for Danfoss globally, and the company will continue investing Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200 crore over the next three years to drive localisation, a top official of Danfoss India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Denmark-based Danfoss Group, said on Tuesday. Currently, the Indian subsidiary has moved into the top six in Danfoss' global rankings, recording strong double-digit growth in 2024, Danfoss India President Ravichandran Purushothaman said in a company statement. On Tuesday, Danfoss announced its financial performance, reporting sales of Euro 9.87 billion, with an operational EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) margin of 11.3 per cent. "I am excited about our strong performance in Climate Solutions and Drives, particularly in high-growth markets such as data centers and marine electrification. We have maintained high investment in innovation, driving competitive solutions. I am prou

India fails to attract foreign investors after $1.3 trn mkt selloff: Report

Traders looking for bargains within Asia are gravitating toward still-cheap Chinese equities, which are in the middle of a bull run sparked by developments in artificial intelligence

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0: Govt working to boost trust-based governance, says FM

Govt plans to bring Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise over 100 provisions, said FM Sitharaman at a post-Budget webinar on 'Regulatory, Investment and EODB reforms'

PM Modi aims to boost investment ties, secure tariff relief during US visit

PM's US visit comes as foreigners have pulled $21 bn from Indian markets since September end, rupee has hit fresh lows, and the nation's $4.1 trillion stock market is Asia's worst performer in 2025

This is right time to invest in India: PM Modi invites French businesses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited French businesses to invest in India, saying when France's technology and India's talent unite a global transformation will happen. Addressing the India-France CEO Forum here on Tuesday, Modi said this is the right time to come to India as it offers countless opportunities for investments and collaborations in areas such as defence, advanced technology, fintech, pharma among others. "I welcome you all to join India's development journey. When France's finesse and India's scale meet... When India's pace and France's precision join... When France's technology and India's talent unite... Then, not just business landscape, but global transformation will happen," he told the gathering of the business leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron also attended the event. Modi said the India-France CEO Forum plays a key role in strengthening economic ties and fostering innovation. "It is gladdening to see business leaders from both nations collaborate

Mumbai, New Delhi among top 10 investment destinations in Apac: CBRE

In 2024, India saw a record-high $11.4 billion in real estate investments, marking a 54% increase from 2023

Blackstone to invest $11 bn in Maharashtra to develop infra, data centers

Blackstone signed three agreements with the Maharashtra govt at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It plans to develop office complexes, hotels, malls, and warehouses in the Mumbai 3.0 region

India's data centre market attracts $60 bn investment during 2019-24: CBRE

India's data centre market has attracted investment commitment of USD 60 billion in the last six years and the cumulative inflow is estimated to surpass USD 100 billion by 2027-end, according to CBRE. Real estate consultant CBRE South Asia on Wednesday released report '2024 India Data Centre Market Update'. "The Data Centre (DC) market in India has experienced substantial investment from global operators, real estate developers, and private equity funds seeking to capitalise on the country's burgeoning market," the consultant said. Between 2019 and 2024, India attracted investment commitments totalling more than USD 60 billion from both domestic and international investors, it added. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal emerged as the leading states in terms of cumulative investment commitments. CBRE report anticipates "India surpassing USD 100 billion in cumulative investment commitments by the end of 2027". India's data centre market is experiencing